I agree that Corelle is the best casual dinnerware. Many years ago, I had a lovely set of Pfaltzgraf, but it was so heavy that it pulled my kitchen cabinets off the wall. It now sits in boxes in my garage.
I have a set of Villeroy & Boch in the Twist Alea pattern, which has lots of opportunities for mixing and matching with its yellow, green, and basic options. I haven't broken a piece yet after 12+ years of use.
I’m hard on dishes. I just go to a discount store avd buy what they have. But I think mismatched dishes are fun. If I buy a plate for $2 abd it breaks, no big deal.
Corelle lasts FOREVER but I don’t love the look of it. (My mom has has the same Corelle dishes as long as I can remember)
We have Crate and Barrel dishes and I can recommend them. They feel substantial but not heavy, and haven’t chipped (they’ve been our daily dishes for 12 years). We have the Roulette collection: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/roulette-dinner-plate/s142034
I have a set of Villeroy & Boch in the Twist Alea pattern, which has lots of opportunities for mixing and matching with its yellow, green, and basic options. I haven't broken a piece yet after 12+ years of use.